Das Beast: My E30 track / street build

[dvallis]

.... my main concern, since my E30 is my DD is that things are reliable ....

Das Beast is definitely not my daily driver any more. :devil: Was for a while ...

[estoguy]

Indeed, but you are doing some awesome work with Das Beast.

[Manny]

My very first post here an boy I have to say GREAT JOB!
Its funny cause I just bought a 1986 325e 2 weeks ago, its white just like yours and it poped up like yours as my wife was telling me she misses the old days when I used to get home from work and start breaking apart a car haha!
I am still in the window tint removing steps lol
:coolphoto:

[estoguy]

My very first post here an boy I have to say GREAT JOB!
Its funny cause I just bought a 1986 325e 2 weeks ago, its white just like yours and it poped up like yours as my wife was telling me she misses the old days when I used to get home from work and start breaking apart a car haha!
I am still in the window tint removing steps lol
:coolphoto:

Hey Manny... welcome to the alpenweiss E30 club... I got a similar '86! Have fun!

[dvallis]

Engine at machine shop. Will have updates next week.

[2mAn]

Its the end of the "next week" ... we're waiting

[dvallis]

Slow going on the engine. Can't rush my machinist since he's the best guy in town. ;-) He actually found we needed new valve guides, so those are on order. Valves and valve seats are re-ground, piston skirts shaved, head decked, bores honed. Head checked out straight. Will get some pics when I go over there.

Big box of parts coming from Ireland Engineering this week: adjustable cam gear, HD rocker arms, ARP head studs, MLS head gasket, oil pan baffle and crank scraper.

Gotta Zen Out while everything comes together. :devil:

[jeffnhiscars]

He didn't actually do your valve seats if me guides are on order :)

[dvallis]

My machinist is like Quantum Mechanics. "Was Done", "Will Be Done" and "Am Doing" all exist simultaneously and superimposed until you actually see the work. :devil:

[jeffnhiscars]

Important distinction to be aware of lol

[AwakenNoMore]

Insane thread! Subscribed. Can't wait to see more.

[dvallis]

Valve guide blues

This is a valve guide for those who've never seen one. I hadn't before this adventure. :devil:



They are supposed to be 13 mm OD standard diameter. I figured this was the first replacement so I ordered the 13.05 mm "1st replacement".

Machinist calls me today after removing the old valve guides. They are 13.22 mm. WTF? My head has apparently had a couple of valve jobs in its life. Re-ordered 13.25 mm guides from Pelican.

Ugh. Paying $50 overnight shipping for $50 valve guides sucks but at least the machining gets done this week.

[jeffnhiscars]

if the guides aren't snug they ream the head and go to the next oversize. I've replaced 2 sets and not had to do that but my machinist always knocks one out to check before ordering...but you've figure that out, haven't you :)

[j5ady]

Just found your build, great work!

I'm needing some help with this wonderful wiring harness... can you post how you made it so simple?

[dvallis]

Will be glad to share the wiring harness build guide. We're just getting into engine re-assembly now, so may be a couple of week. On the plus side I'm sure it's what you will need.